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How to be more intentional in your Bullet Journal

September 15, 2022

What makes a Bullet Journal system so good? And why is it crucial that we’re intentional with our journaling? … More How to be more intentional in your Bullet Journal

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I tried a digital Bullet Journal for 30 days

September 9, 2022

Physical Bullet Journals are all the rage. I love them. But I also love technology. Surely, if you combined the two, my productivity system would be unstoppable…right?
I tried a digital Bullet Journal for 30 days. Here’s how I got on … More I tried a digital Bullet Journal for 30 days

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How to build healthy habits the easy way

September 5, 2022

You want to build a healthy new habit, but you’re not sure how. Look no further; here are my tips on how to change your mindset and pick them up – just like that … More How to build healthy habits the easy way

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Is productive procrastination ever good for you?

August 22, 2022

24/7 procrastination is bad. Keep that up and you’d never get anything done. Learn to procrastinate productively, however, and you’ll be winning at life. Here’s how to do it, in 600 words or less. … More Is productive procrastination ever good for you?

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Why you’re stuck in a rut (and how to get out of it)

July 25, 2022

Here’s how to get out of that rut that you’re stuck in, with tips on making sure that you never get stuck there again (and how to be ten times more productive at the same time) … More Why you’re stuck in a rut (and how to get out of it)

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Productivity is killing you

June 26, 2022

You read that right: productivity is killing you.

Well, not literally. Figuratively. It’s time to rethink our relationship with productivity. … More Productivity is killing you

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Should you embrace social media?

June 12, 2022

Should we embrace social media? Does it help us in our lives in any way? Or is it more a drain on our brain power? That’s the question I’ve had for years. And finally, I think I might have the answer. … More Should you embrace social media?

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Never say no to non-negotiables

May 1, 2022

We are so much more than just the thing we do for a living. It’s important that you never lose sight of that. Here’s why you need to never say no to non-negotiables. … More Never say no to non-negotiables

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The Pomodoro Technique – Study Tips

March 26, 2022

My one regret? I wish I’d heard of this as a student. If you struggle to work or revise or sit down and focus, you’ve come to the right place. … More The Pomodoro Technique – Study Tips

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Kicking out distractions – Study Tips

February 25, 2022

What good is a revision timetable, a collection of all of the best revision methods and a tricked-out working-from-home setup if you’re constantly getting distracted all day long? These are the Big Three study tips that worked a trick for me at University. … More Kicking out distractions – Study Tips

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